Philippine Daily Inquirer

A crate of surprises, barrel of treats for Christmas

- TESSA PRIETO-VALDES For more informatio­n, visit www.crateandba­rrel.com

Christmas spirit is definitely ain the air so it’s time to organize that Christmas list and prepare for the holidays. Best gifts for the family are those items for the home that are practical and useful.

Crate & Barrel, the global retailer for home furnishing­s, recently welcomed the holidays at SM Makati with a pocket event tagged as #Christmasw­ithCratePH.

The sights and sounds of Christmas were everywhere as the store was decked in holiday style, and music added to the season’s cheer.

In preparatio­n for the holidays, Michelle Aventajado and Sabrina Go of the blog, “Mothers Who Brunch” shared how to make delectable and mouthwater­ing holiday treats like Potluck PhyHo Cups with Bacon Mushroom and Tomato Chorizo; Holiday Poutine; and Chicken and Grape Salad, which the guests had a taste of afterwards with hot chocolate.

More than that, it announced great gift ideas and a series of promotions and freebies that can boost everyone’s holiday spirit. A minimum spend of P8,000 at Crate & Barrel until December 31, 2017 entitles shoppers to gifts that in- spire the spirit of giving. These include entertaini­ng essentials, such as porcelain condiment spoons, wine glass writers and cocktail glasses amongst others.

“Christmas is one of the most highly anticipate­d times of the year at Crate and Barrel, and we’re excited to treat our customers to a delightful shopping experience,” said Jane Dee, the brand’s marketing head. “Our lineup of the season’s best gifts will truly be a great addition to a festive holiday celebratio­n.”

Make Crate & Barrel your one-stop destinatio­n for the holidays, whether you’re ticking off items on your own wish list or buying gifts for loved ones.

There are entertaini­ng essentials, an amazing selection of home and decorative items for gifting and specially curated Christmas hampers that start from P2,000 and up.

Crate & Barrel’s unique items, offered alongside the most desired merchandis­e from top internatio­nal brands, set it apart as the only place you need to shop this holiday season.

Follow them on @crateandba­rrelph or check out #Chirstmasw­ithCratePH for gift ideas and inspiratio­n on preparing the perfect holiday feast.

Better yet, kick off the holiday season by visiting Crate & Barrel stores, where treats and surprises await you and your loved ones. Share your experience and tag them on Instagram for a chance to win more gifts.

Crate & Barrel is an industry leading omnichanne­l home furnishing­s specialty retailer, known for its exclusive designs, excellent value and superb customer service. In addition to a direct marketing division that services more than 90 countries, the company operates stores throughout the United States and Canada as well as franchise locations in Dubai, Mexico, Singapore, Turkey, Russia and the Philippine­s.

Working directly with European ateliers and factories, Crate & Barrel was among the first to introduce affordable and contempora­ry tabletop products and kitchenwar­es to American consumers.

The brand’s essence has translated perfectly to the omni channel era more than 50 years after opening its first store.

 ??  ?? Sabrina Go of Mothers Who Brunch spreads holiday cheer by making Holiday Poutine for everyone during the launch of #Christmasw­ithCratePH. SChef JP Anglo enjoying his hot chocolate treat from Crate&Barrel
Sabrina Go of Mothers Who Brunch spreads holiday cheer by making Holiday Poutine for everyone during the launch of #Christmasw­ithCratePH. SChef JP Anglo enjoying his hot chocolate treat from Crate&Barrel
 ??  ?? Crate&Barrel Philippine­s marketing head Jane Dee with Kenneth Lam and Joaquin del Castillo
Crate&Barrel Philippine­s marketing head Jane Dee with Kenneth Lam and Joaquin del Castillo
 ??  ?? Crate&Barrel Christmas Hamper worth P4,000 includes four Savannah Salad Plates, 10 Nattie Sparkling Wine Glasses and a bottle of Astin Martini.
Crate&Barrel Christmas Hamper worth P4,000 includes four Savannah Salad Plates, 10 Nattie Sparkling Wine Glasses and a bottle of Astin Martini.
 ??  ?? Aminimum spend of P8,000 from October 9 to December 31, 2017 at Crate & Barrel entitles shoppers to gifts that inspire the spirit of giving.
Aminimum spend of P8,000 from October 9 to December 31, 2017 at Crate & Barrel entitles shoppers to gifts that inspire the spirit of giving.
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